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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,977, 877,465.62 and 210,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,977, 877,465.62 and 210,999.96 is: 316,499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,977 : 877,465.62 = 210,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,977/877,465.62 = 210,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,977x = 877,465.62 × 210,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,977x = 185,145,210,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,145,210,721.38/584,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,499.98

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